West Walnut, Allentown, PA
Living in West Walnut
Bikeability59
Walkability86
Commute69
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety60
Airports58
Hospitals74
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
53%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black10%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation5%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$3.8k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$766Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached32%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas43%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Walnut
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Lehigh County23
Property Crime in West Walnut
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Lehigh County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Walnut
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Walnut, Allentown, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Walnut, Allentown, PA
St John Vianney Regional School
1 miles, NW
Grace Montessori School
1 miles, NE
The Swain School
1 miles, SW
Cai Learning Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Walnut, Allentown, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Walnut, Allentown, PA
St Luke's Hospital-Sacred Heart Campus
2 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley Hospital
2 miles, SW
St Luke's Hospital Bethlehem
5 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Walnut, Allentown, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
5 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
52 miles, S
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
53 miles, N